JCPenney Recalls Cooks Outdoor BBQ Grills Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10064 · Dec 10, 2009 · JCPenney
5,600
units affected
5,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10064
- Date
- Dec 10, 2009
- Company
- JCPenney
- Units affected
- 5,600
- Product
- Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills
- Product type
- Grills, Smokers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Cooks® brand outdoor BBQ grills. The grill has a digital thermometer on the hood, stainless steel top and a global LP regulator. Lot number 780-2176 is printed on the underside of the grill's stand.
What can happen
The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills. To ensure the grills are not useable, consumers should remove the gas regulator and hose assembly. All consumers (whether they purchased the item online or at a JCPenney retail stores) should return the regulator and hose to the Catalog/Customer Service Desk at any JCPenney store for a full refund. Consumers should contact JCPenney for instructions on how to disconnect the gas regulator and hose.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 11 reports of fires resulting from inadequate drainage. No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- JCPenney stores nationwide and online at www.jcp.com from February 2009 through September 2009 for between $190 and $600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cooks outdoor® bbq grills?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills. To ensure the grills are not useable, consumers should remove the gas regulator and hose assembly. All consumers (whether they purchased the item online or at a JCPenney retail stores) should return the regulator and hose to the Catalog/Customer Service Desk.
What is the hazard?
The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.